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Mariah Carey Releases Cover Art For New Single, Tweets Pic From Video Set

Posted 7/30/12 2:24 pm EST by in Mariah Carey, Tweet Beat

By Meredith Goldberg-Morse

For those of you who haven't yet recovered from the excitement of last week’s big Mariah Carey news, get ready—the singer has just released the cover art (below) for her new single "Triumphant (Get ‘Em)" featuring Rick Ross and Meek Mill as well as a photo of herself on the set of the song’s music video.

The endlessly entertaining star took to Twitter with a visual teaser of her upcoming track, announcing to fans, “On the set of the TRIUMPHANT (Get ‘Em) video shoot. Get ready for a triumphant week, we have surprises every day!” Accompanying the tweet was a photo of Mariah lounging on a couch in true diva fashion. She followed up with a picture of the single’s cover and the message “Here's the cover of my new single #Triumphant!! World premiere this Thursday, Aug 2. GET 'EM!”

Speaking of triumphant weeks, the singer inked a deal last Monday to replace Jennifer Lopez as a judge on the next season of "American Idol." Based on our knowledge of what happens when Mariah Carey is combined with live television, we’re pretty sure this season will be a must-see.

The singer recently explained the song’s origins via Twitter, posting “I wrote TRIUMPHANT when I was going through a difficult time & it helped me get through it. When u hear it, pay attention 2 the lyrics.”

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With the single set for an early-August release, we can’t wait to see what other triumphs lay in store for the inordinately talented and unpredictably amusing diva.

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Mariah Carey's J.Lo Move: Is Singer Using 'American Idol' To Reignite Music Career?

Posted 7/24/12 2:30 pm EST by in American Idol, Mariah Carey

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We are very excited that Mariah Carey is set to join "American Idol" in the fall. I mean, we've never really watched "A.I.," but we might give it a shot now just to see what the famously loopy diva has to say, especially to the less-than-talented contestants that audition early on and don't make it through. Mariah Carey doesn't hide her feelings, so we're hoping for some Cowell-level slights mixed with diva eye rolling. It's going to be amazing.

The motives behind the singer's decision to sign up for FOX's long-running reality singing competition still aren't clear. We're sure the $18 million check she'll cash for just one season if "Idol" certainly has something to do with it, but Mariah Carey has all the money in the world – her estimated net worth is $500 million. No, we think there's more to it than money. Mariah is looking to pull a J.Lo.

>> Can Mariah Carey Save 'American Idol'?

Before signing on to join "Idol" in 2011, Lopez's career was, well, not exactly thriving. Her 2010 rom-com "The Back-Up Plan" bombed and before it she hadn't starred in a film since the 2006 misfire "El Cantante." Her 2007 album Brave also failed to get much attention, debuting at a career-worst #12 on the Billboard 200 album chart.

Then suddenly, things turned around dramatically. Lopez's single "On the Floor" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart at number nine (the highest debut of her career) and went on to peak at No. 3. It marked her first top ten hit since 2003's "All I Have." With nearly 570 million views on YouTube, the video for "On the Floor" is the most watched video ever by a female artist ever on the video-watching website. (Justin Bieber's "Baby" remains the YouTube champion by a substantial margin with more than 761 million views.)

With Lopez seated behind the "Idol" judges table, the juggernaut show posted its first season-over-season ratings gain since 2007 (though it went on to falter in her second season on the show). Her album Love? was released in April 2011 and debuted at No. 5, her highest position on the US album chart since 2005. Even film roles are starting to crop up again; this year, Lopez starred in "What to Expect When You're Expecting" and voiced a character in the fourth "Ice Age" film. She's also already filmed director Taylor Hackford's ("Ray") thriller "Parker" opposite Jason Statham and Clifton Collins Jr.

>> Why Mariah Carey Will Make Me Watch 'American Idol' For The First Time

In May, she topped Forbes magazine's list of the most powerful celebrities and she is now touring the world with Enrique Iglesias in support of her best-of package, Dance Again … The Hits.

So things are going, you know, pretty well. Read More...

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Why Mariah Carey Will Make Me Watch 'American Idol' For The First Time

Posted 7/23/12 5:32 pm EST by in American Idol, Mariah Carey

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While I have long been an avid consumer of our popular culture, there is one tent pole that I have avoided. At first, it was a pointed protest against what I thought was a silly televised karaoke contest. Later, after it proved to be a star-maker, I stayed away out of spite; what entertainment value would I, then a cultured college student working on being as pretentious as possible, get out of this live singing spectacle. These days, I avoid it out of apathy – outside of the day-to-day business of still being one of the biggest shows on TV, something I cover professionally, I haven't thought about "American Idol" as got-to entertainment in years.

That all changed this afternoon (July 23) when it was announced that Mariah Carey was on board – for real this time, officially – to take up one of the seats at the judges' table recently vacated by Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler.

While I still have almost no interest in "Idol," I have endless interest in Carey, who is not only an unquestionably talented singer but also slightly out-there and such a huge star that there isn't a PR team, label A&R guy or TV junior executive that will be able to stop her from saying and doing exactly as she wants … And that's awesome, because the things she usually wants to do are magic (like this).

Here are three reasons I will watch "American Idol" for the first time now that Mariah Carey is judging. Read More...

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Real Estate Porn: Mariah Carey Beach House Edition

Posted 7/11/12 1:40 pm EST by in Mariah Carey

By Elizabeth Lancaster @lizzydl

While you were busy climbing the stairs of your 5th floor walkup and tap dancing around critters after a long day of work, Mariah Carey has been dealing with her own (very different) real estate problems.

The ultimate diva and hubby Nick Cannon are saying goodbye to the $5.5 million beach house (above) in Bahamas they call "Sea Lily" (because "the beach house" is so common). On a private island named Windermere, the oceanfront estate is surrounded by other beach houses with "well known owners."

While Sea Lily doesn’t seem too shabby to us, Mariah and Nick are clearly in the market for an upgrade, something their posh summer rental – with almost double the space and triple the value of Sea Lily – in the Hamptons can attest.

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The $15 million home comes complete with movie theatre and pool side cabanas. Cannon recently Instagrammed a photo of the estate (above) and it looks marvelous, though he was sure to add, "When u have kids you gotta put up a fence" around the pool. Maybe they wanted a change in scenery, maybe weather or perhaps Cannon wanted to be just a short train ride away from his office here in the Viacom building with MTV News!

Check out more pics of Mariah and Nick's Hamptons summer rental below and let us know how jealous you are in the comments! Read More...

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Mariah Carey Doesn't Care About Britney Spears Joining 'The X Factor,' Continues Being Awesome

Posted 5/15/12 12:03 pm EST by in Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, the x factor

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Yesterday, Mariah Carey was awesome because of the insanely lavish first birthday party she threw DemBabies. Today, Mariah Carey is awesome because she doesn't give a crap about Britney Spears being on "The X Factor."

She doesn't mean that as an insult to Spears either. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Let us explain.

Asked by "Extra" what she thought about Britney's new role as a judge on the singing competition alongside Demi Lovato, Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid, Carey did what she does best – gave a blatantly honest answer that simultaneously praised Spears while throwing a little shade at "Factor."

(Man, do we love Mariah Carey. She's the best shade-thrower in the game.)

"You think I focus on that stuff? Have we met?" the diva asked. "I love her [Britney], honestly, I think she's a very nice person, but I don't care who's going on that show – as long as it's not me."

BOOM!

Carey was briefly linked to the role shortly after Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were let go. Check out the action in all its glory, after the jump. Read More...

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Mariah Carey Throws A Lavish Birthday Party For Dem Babies

Posted 5/14/12 3:26 pm EST by in Mariah Carey

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Get ready to OD on cute – Dem Babies had a birthday party and you were not invited.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's insanely adorable twins, Moroccan Scott and Monroe, turned one on April 30 and the twins had one heck of a birthday party. We're talking black tie, people.

(But would you really want anything less from Mariah Carey?)

Carey shared intimate pics from the party, which was held at the Plaza Athenee in Paris, France, (isn't that where you had your first birthday party?) on her "dem babies" website.

The 42-year-old pop diva and her hubby celebrated the twins' big day with a few close friends, and the tots picked up some pretty sweet gifts, including a toy Ferrari, a rocking horse and a miniature white piano.

Check out more pictures below. Ironically, these pictures make us want to go to Chuck E. Cheese and jump in a ball pit … but we grew up a little differently than Moroccan and Monroe. Read More...

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Mariah Carey Announces New Song And It's Coming To Cannes This Summer!

Posted 5/3/12 12:48 pm EST by in Mariah Carey, Movies

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By Elizabeth Lancaster

Mariah Carey fans can let out a sigh of relief! Everyone’s favorite diva has just announced she is back to doing what she does best – making music!

The songstress took to her Facebook page yesterday to announce she has recently written and recorded a new track. "Lil' excited to share with you that I wrote and recorded a song for Lee Daniels' new movie 'The Paperboy' called Mesmerized! Hope to play it for you very soon," she wrote.

Between her recent work as an actress and the birth of her twins, Mariah has been a busy lady and has slowed way down on musical releases. We think fans everywhere will agree a Mariah-worthy hit is long overdue!

Daniels and Carey have worked together previously in a variety of capacities, most memorably on his Oscar-nominated film “Precious” in 2009, where Mariah surprised everyone with her skillful performance as a social worker in Harlem during the late-'80s.

“The Paperboy” follows a reporter's return to his hometown to start an investigation of a death row inmate's case. Carey is not the only superstar attached to the film, which is set to premiere in competition at the Cannes Film Festival later this month. The cast includes heavy hitters such as Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, Matthew McConaughey and John Cusack.

With this star-studded cast, Lee Daniel’s direction and Mariah Carey to serenade, how could audiences not be mesmerized?

Are you excited to hear Mariah’s new song? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mariah Carey Hits The Studio With Rick Ross

Posted 4/26/12 10:44 am EST by in Mariah Carey, Rick-Ross

Mariah Carey is hard at work on her new album, and hit the studio in Miami with Ricky Rozay himself.

The two previously collaborated on the official remix to Carey's hit "Touch My Body," and while it's unclear if the collab will appear on Carey's album or Ross's anticipated God Forgives, I Don't, Jermaine Dupri and DJ Khaled, who have been working with Carey throughout her recording sessions, were also present, so perhaps this is meant for Carey's record?

Dupri has been a constant in the latter half of Carey's career, producing some of her biggest recent hits, including "We Belong Together" and "Shake It Off." She is also recording with Randy Jackson, who has worked with her throughout her career and been her musical director for a number of her tours.

She's clearly sticking with what works for her first post-baby release and that's a very good thing!

Are you excited for Mariah Carey's new album? Let us know in the comments below!

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Twama Roundup: Nick Cannon's Hospitalization, Kanye's DONDA And Britney's Bling

Posted 1/6/12 4:27 pm EST by in Britney Spears, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Tweet Beat, Twitter

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By Kara Klenk

With millions of inane tweets being pumped out every day, it can be hard to keep track of actual celebrity gossip, feuds and random observations that make Twitter so much fun. So we’re rounding up the week in Twitter drama – or Twama for those of you not yet sick of cutesy word combos!

Nick Cannon Hospitalized

Nick Cannon’s wife Mariah Carey took to Twitter to announce his hospitalization due to kidney failure. "Please pray for Nick as he's fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure. #mybraveman," Carey tweeted. The mother of “Dem Babies” also surprisingly included a photo of herself curled up with Cannon in his hospital bed (above). This was shocking only because Mariah is infrequently photographed sans perfect hair and makeup, but I guess when your man is sick vanity takes a back seat. Wonder how psyched Nick was to have his picture taken during mild kidney failure and tweeted to millions? Stay tuned to Mariah’s account for updates on Nick’s prognosis.

Read on for Kanye's missive and Britney's bling! Read More...

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Mariah Carey Cooked Soul Food For Nick Cannon, Meatballs For L.A. Reid

Posted 11/9/11 3:30 pm EST by in Mariah Carey

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Donning a body-hugging vintage Halston red gown, on Wednesday Mariah Carey attended a press conference to announce her role as Jenny Craig's newest spokesperson. During the intimate chat with Gayle King, the singer revealed some details about the foods she loved to cook during her pregnancy.

"I was cooking my whole pregnancy," she said about what she was up to before joining Jenny. "I cooked soul food for [husband] Nick [Cannon] my entire pregnancy. For L.A. Reid, I made him some meatballs. I did the Italian for L.A."

With that mystery solved, Mariah, who looked simply on fire in her gown, also dished a bit about her married life to Nick and in the process may have taken a jab at Kim Kardashian. "There's no teams; me and Nick are the same team always ... sometimes we make each other mad," she explained. "That's why we're not divorced after four months. I'm just saying this Hollywood thing ... did I say something that is wrong?" she coyly added.

Read on for Mariah's weight loss secret. Read More...

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